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THE PATH IN THE LUPANICA LOWLAND FOREST
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The Lupanica route develops from the
residential centre of Muzzana del Turgnano
and then crosses the countryside and the
Baredi Forest – Arvonchi Wood, remains of
the ancient Silva Lupanica, a lowland forest
that once stretched between the Livenza and
Isonzo rivers. Today the forest is a Special
Area of Conservation (SAC), Site: IT 3320034,
belonging to the “Natura 2000” Network.
The area lets you admire the natural
attractions, take a breath of fresh air and carry
out physical activity, retracing places which
were the scene of important historical events
of the community of Muzzana.
The circular route starts from the Orbi Park (1),
overlooked by Villa Muciana, today housing the
local section of the Alviero Negro Library.
Leaving the square behind, continue south
along Via Levada (former Strada Levada del
Principe), built by the Doge of Venice between
the end of the 16 th century and the beginning
of the 17 th century), and in just a few metres
you will find yourself immersed in the Muzzana
countryside. Here you can choose two different
paths: either continue along the SMALL route
which will take you on a walk through the
countryside bordering the forest and, with a
small detour, you will reach the Rolaz Area, or
continue along the LARGE route, as indicated
by the signs.
The Rolaz Area (2) was the scene of the Riots
of Cormôr, an unusual strike that involved the
unemployed, labourers and peasants of Lower
Friuli who protested against the lack of work
after World War II. A wooden statue depicting
a man with a shovel in his hand stands in
memory of these events. It is a symbol of the
fortitude, sense of justice, resistance and
solidarity that animated the protagonists of
the riots. Benches and a table are available in
the area for refreshment and relaxation.
By choosing the LARGE route, you can cross the
real forest, starting from the Toronduze area
(3). Here you can take a break and relax and
refresh at the fountain, view the information
signs on the flora, fauna and history of civic
and collective land tenures, sit at the tables
for a snack, and admire the works of Land Art
created by artists from different countries of
the world. Nearby, there is also an apiary that
produces honey from collectively held land in
Muzzana.
The LARGE route retraces a stretch of the
Romea Strata, which is part of a network of
routes that rethread the ancient pilgrimage
routes to Rome, Santiago de Compostela
and Jerusalem, and then the fully tree-lined
Stradon di Miez (4). Just a few steps out of the
forest (meeting point with the SMALL route),
you will find yourself back in the town, until you
reach the arrival point at the Orbi Park.
Route general data
11 km 2h
dirt road
paved road
pet
friendly
Muzzana del Turgnano
www.comune.muzzanadelturgnano.ud.it